Lewis Hamilton faced a challenging Azerbaijan Grand Prix, starting from the pit lane due to a power unit change after a component failure was discovered post-qualifying. Despite struggling throughout the race and finishing ninth, he benefitted from a late collision between front-runners, salvaging two points. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the race as a 'horror' for Hamilton, who expressed frustration over the car's handling and the team's decisions. Reserve driver Oliver Bearman, who finished tenth, praised Hamilton, highlighting the honor of racing against a seven-time champion and appreciating Hamilton's considerate driving. Wolff noted the inherent difficulties of overtaking in Baku, which compounded Hamilton's challenges during the race. The weekend concluded with Oscar Piastri winning and George Russell climbing onto the podium after the late crash.